‘Lady Jazz’ Mae Wheeler, St. Louis’ favorite diva, recalls a life in music

‘Lady Jazz’ Mae Wheeler, St. Louis’ favorite diva, recalls a life in music
Mae Wheeler reclines regally on her bed, wearing a long, elegant skirt, a colorful blouse and an iconic orchid pinned to her hair — Billie Holiday style. She gestures with her right hand for me to sit down in the chair closest to the bed.